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Understanding the Key 3D Printing File Formats

Understanding the various 3D printing file formats is crucial for achieving optimal results. Different file formats serve different purposes, each offering unique advantages depending on the complexity and requirements of the project. This article will introduce and compare the most common 3D printing file types. 1. STL (Standard Tessellation Language) File structure: STL files use triangular meshes to represent the surface of 3D objects. Each triangle is described by its three vertices, which are exp......

Sep 18,2024

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3D Printed Gear Guide: Which One is Better?

Gears are key components in motion transmission systems, and 3D printing allows you to create custom gears tailored to your project needs, enhancing mechanical design. Different types of gears (such as spur gears, helical gears, and herringbone gears) can impact noise levels, transmission efficiency, and service life. This guide will compare the advantages and disadvantages of three different 3d printed gear designs in detail. Source: https://www.engineersedge.com/pumps/helix_spur_gear_pump.htm Source......

Electroplating 3D Printing: A Way to Enhance 3D Printed Parts

Electroplating is the process of coating a thin layer of real metal (such as copper, nickel, gold) on the surface of 3D printed parts, which not only improves the appearance of the product and obtains a metallic luster, but also enhances its functionality and durability. Although this post-processing process is complex and requires careful operation, it is an economical and efficient alternative to metal printing. This article will introduce in detail the principles and operation procedures of electro......

The Initial Guide to CAD Software for 3D Printing

To create precise, functional, or artistic 3D printed objects, you need the right CAD (computer-aided design) software. CAD software is the backbone of 3D printing. It allows users to design, modify, and optimize 3D models before sending them to the printer. Unlike general-purpose 3D modeling tools, CAD programs for 3D printing focus on precision, structural integrity, and compatibility with slicing software (which converts designs into printer-readable instructions). This article will take a look at ......

Blender for 3D Printing: The Perfect Modeling Software for Beginners

Blender is an open source 3D modeling software that has quickly become one of the favorite tools for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. When it comes to 3D printing, Blender's features offer a wide range of benefits, from model creation to optimization and file export. This article will introduce Blender's advantages in 3D printing and how to use blender effectively for 3D printing design. Why choose Blender for 3D printing? Free and open source community Blender's official website promises to......

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3D Printing Cost Calculator: How to Estimate 3D Printing Cost?

With the popularity of 3D printing technology, more and more individual makers and enterprises have begun to use 3D printing to make parts, prototypes and customized products. However, the cost calculation of 3D printing involves many factors, such as materials, printing time, equipment depreciation, power consumption, etc. In order to help users estimate printing costs more conveniently and optimize production strategies. This article will introduce the factors that affect 3D printing costs and recom......

15 Tips for Fast 3D Printing

3D printing can be time-consuming, but there are some strategies to speed up the process without sacrificing too much quality. Below are 15 practical tips to speed up your 3D printing process while maintaining decent quality. These tips are especially useful for prototyping or when speed is a priority: 1. Increase Layer Height ● Why: Thicker layers mean fewer layers overall, reducing print time. ● How: Adjust the layer height in your slicer settings. For example, go from 0.2mm to 0.3mm or higher. ● Tr......

Best Glue for PLA 3D Prints

When bonding PLA 3D prints, choosing the right glue can ensure a strong and long-lasting bond. Different types of glue have their own characteristics in terms of usage, curing time, and applicable scenarios. This article will introduce three experimentally verified glues and summarize their characteristics and application methods. Source: https://ecoreprap.com/3d-printing/how-to-glue-pla/ This article refers to Andrew W's evaluation of various glues for bonding PLA in the video. To ensure the reliabil......

Top 10 Must-Have 3D Printed Tools for Every Maker

For every maker, having the right tools can make a significant difference in the quality and efficiency of their projects. Here are the top 10 must-have 3D printed tools that can be incredibly useful: 1. 3D Printed Screwdriver Set ● Use: A set of custom screwdrivers for various screw types and sizes. ● Benefit: Lightweight, customizable, and always at hand. （ Source : https://makerworld.com/zh/models/773409-edc-micro-screwdriver-set-7-bits?from=search#profileId-709580 ) 2. Precision Calipers ● Use: Me......

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Robert Feranec creates a customized keyboard: working with JLCPCB and JLC3DP

Robert Feranec is a well-known expert in hardware design. He founded FEDEVEL Academy, which helps engineers around the world learn circuit design and PCB production through online courses and teaching videos. As a content creator on YouTube, Robert shares tutorials, tips and tricks for hardware design, and has cultivated a large number of professionals and amateurs. In this video, Robert designs a customized keyboard for video editing. As one of the world's leading PCB manufacturers, JLCPCB is committ......

JLC3DP Collaborates with Retsetman: Exploring Innovative Mechanical Design with 3D Printing

3D printing technology is widely used in mechanical design, especially in the realization of unique mechanical designs. Through 3D printing, engineers can more flexibly create complex structures and achieve rapid prototyping of high-precision parts, thus accelerating design iterations. The cooperation between JLC3DP and mechanical design blogger retsetman is a typical case. In this cooperation, Retsetman designed two extremely creative projects: a high reduction ratio "nutation swing gear" and a uniqu......

JLC3DP helps CPSdrone explore deepwater mines

During adventure to explore deepwater mines, YouTube blogger CPSdrone built a DIY submarine to try to go deep into flooded uranium mines and record the deepwater scenes with a camera. In this project, JLC3DP, as a key sponsor, provided the submarine with customized 3D printed nylon parts, which use advanced SLS technology to enhance the submarine's design durability and deepwater performance. In CPSdrone's previous waterproof tests on 3D printed objects, JLC3DP also provided bloggers with high-quality......

JLC3DP provides 3D printed parts to GodFinger for RX-78 Gundam model

3D printed spliced parts have shown unique advantages in the production of model figures such as Gundam. First of all, it can accurately restore complex details, especially in models with such complex structures and extremely demanding appearance, each part can achieve millimeter-level accuracy. Second, the spliced parts allow the model to be assembled in a modular manner for easy transport, display, and modification without the need for permanent gluing. In addition, 3D printed spliced parts can also......